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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
TBI: 91-year-old woman missing from South Carolina found safe
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 91-year-old woman who the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation asked residents to be on the lookout for after she disappeared from South Carolina has been found safe in Virginia. The TBI said around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday that Berry Fay Fisher, 91, was reported missing on Monday after she left Spartanburg County, SC, around 10 a.m. driving a dark grey 2025 Toyota RAV4 with the South Carolina tag 734BXU. Tuesday morning, the RAV4 was seen in Sullivan County, Tennessee, the TBI said. The TBI shared an update at 4:16 p.m. that Fisher had been found safe in Virginia. LIST: Who is performing at the Tennessee Valley Fair in 2025? The Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office said Fisher is 5'7″ tall and weighs about 150 pounds. The sheriff's office added that she has a medical condition and is supposed to be taking medication. Anyone who saw Fisher or the vehicle she was traveling in was asked to contact the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office at (864) 503-4670. Tellico Plains families fighting to regain full access to historic cemetery Authorities say nearly 400 people go missing in Tennessee each year. That's five people for every 100,000. Check this list of people missing from East Tennessee to see if you can help locate someone. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LIST: Who is performing at the Tennessee Valley Fair in 2025?
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Valley Fair is getting closer. Here's who will be taking the concert stage during the fair. The Tennessee Valley Fair is returning to Chilhowee Park for September 5-14. So far, only three concerts have been announced. The latest concert announced was on June 3. Ole 60 will be performing with Rob Langdon on Monday, September 8 at 8 p.m. The newer country band features the sounds of a steel guitar and gritty storytelling that isn't 'your father's country music,' the Tennessee Valley Fair said. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? Tickets go on sale for the Ole 60 concert at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 6. The fair shared that tickets will cost between $41.30-$53.10 each. On Thursday, September 11 it will be time to 'get low' as Flo Rida takes the stage at 8 p.m. The American rapper and singer-songwriter had a variety of radio hits between the late 2000s and 2010s. 'From 'My House' to 'Right Round'—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,' the Tennessee Valley Fair wrote on social media. Tickets went on sale on May 23 and are priced between $64.90-$76.70. However, premium seating is available for $236. The first concert that was announced for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair was Styx, which will be performing at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 12. The American rock band had several hits in the 1970s and 80s, including 'The Best of Times,' 'Mr. Roboto,' and 'Too Much Time on My Hands.' In addition to tickets that are on sale for $76.70-$88.50, Styx is also offering a VIP Package, that includes a premium reserved seat, a long-sleeve tour shirt, an enamel pin set, challenge coin, tote bag and more. Locals, tourists recall major Gatlinburg crash that injured seven For those who purchase tickets ahead of time, tickets will be available by email three days before each concert. This year, tickets will once again include free admission to the fair, so ticketholders have the opportunity to enjoy all the aspects of the fair before attending the show. Admission to the fair is usually $12 for those over the age of 12, with admission for children aged 6-11 and seniors over the age of 65 being priced at $9. For children 5 years old and younger, admission to the fair is free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flo Rida to perform at Tennessee Valley Fair
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Another concert has been announced for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair. On Tuesday, the fair announced that Flo Rida will be performing at this year's upcoming fair on Thursday, September 11 at 8 p.m. Remembering David Hodson: Knoxville veteran who led 150 Marines to Iraq and back dies at 76 'From 'My House' to 'Right Round'—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,' the Tennessee Valley Fair wrote on social media. The American rapper and singer-songwriter is known for his breakout single 'Low' and had multiple radio hits between the late 2000s and 2010s. His latest album, 'My House' has seven tracks including the title track and 'I Don't Like It, I Love It' featuring Robin Thicke and Verdine White. Recently, he also released 'Bad Idea' featuring That Mexican OT in late April 2025. Tickets to the concert go on sale on Friday, May 23 at 10 a.m., however, members of the Tennessee Valley Fair Foundation get early access to presale tickets. Concert presale contributions help fund a scholarship the fair offers, according to the fair's website. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? Tickets to see Flo Rida start at $64.90, and include admission to the fair, giving concertgoers the opportunity to enjoy the food, rides, entertainment, agriculture and all the other aspects that the fair has to offer before attending the show. Admission to the fair is usually $12 for those over the age of 12, with admission for children aged 6-11 and seniors over the age of 65 being priced at $9. For children 5 years old and younger, admission to the fair is free. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New trash containment system coming to downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A $75,000 donation is helping the City of Knoxville install new trash containment systems in the downtown area to solve the growing problem of pungent garbage receptacles. According to the City of Knoxville, crews currently collect garbage in downtown from more than 700 carts and 85 locations eight to nine times a week. Despite frequent pickups, the carts can be smelly, messing and sprawling, the city said. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? With the region growing and downtown continuing to be popular, the city needed to find a way to accommodate growth while also navigating the limited capacity to add more pickups. The Downtown Knoxville Alliance (DKA) stepped in to help with the solution. On Tuesday, the Knoxville City Council recognized the DKA for making a $75,000 donation toward the advancement of the City's plan to add quiet, clean and self-contained trash compactors throughout downtown. To address the issue of not being able to collect trash frequently enough for the growing population, the City is working to use fewer carts and a network of trash compactors. According to the City of Knoxville, the first of these compactors will be installed in the area of Jackson Avenue and Central Street, replacing a cart corral in the next few months. What impact will new tariffs on imported cars, parts have on Tennessee? 'Because these compactors are truly self-contained, they will be less smelly, create no noise or litter, and take up much less sidewalk space,' said Chad Weth, Deputy Chief Operating Officer. 'They will support opportunities for smart growth downtown. The compactors will only need to be emptied once or twice a week, he said. Weth added that eventually, the move will save the city $170,000 worth of labor per year, allowing that staff's time and resources to be used in a better way of serving downtown residents and businesses. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Newport couple left with $3,000 electric bill after meter mix-up
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — A couple in Newport says it's going take 25 years to pay off an unexpected electric bill sent a few months ago. The $3,000 charge shocked them. Gary and Tracy Styles said they couldn't believe it when the bill arrived. The couple first moved into a small apartment in Newport in May 2021. Somehow, the electric meters for Unit A and Unit C had been switched before they moved in. Those living in Unit A were paying Unit C's bill, and vice versa, until the issue was discovered more than three months ago. Could the Tennessee Valley Fair leave Chilhowee Park after more than a century? The Styles lived in a one-bedroom apartment, Unit A, for three and a half years. In December, they received an unexpected $3,000 electric bill from Newport Utilities. The reason stunned them. 'Our apartment, apartment A and apartment C. The meters had been mixed up and had been mixed up,' said Gary. 'They had been switched.' He continued, 'I have no clue [how they were switched]. That's what I asked them down there. I have nothing to do with the meters. I have been paying the light bill ever since the time we moved in.' The couple immediately went to Newport Utilities' office for an explanation. They were told to pay the bill or their power would be disconnected. Tracy says it's heartbreaking because everyone in Newport has been struggling since Hurricane Helene hit the city in September. The Styles attended the utility board's monthly meeting to contest the bill in late January. The Newport Plain Talk wrote a front-page article quoting the utility company's general manager. 'He said, 'Mr. Styles, it's not your fault. But you're the one who got caught with it.' He said, 'Well, I can tell you is it is not our fault and it's not your fault it boils down to the landlord,'' explained Gary. City of Sevierville files lawsuit over Camping World's 130-foot-tall flagpole 'We had no idea that we were paying someone else's bill and they were paying ours,' said Tracy. '[We were told] that we owed a bill out there, that we needed to come and make arrangements to get this bill paid.' Gary was strongly urged to sign this promissory note before he left the meeting in January. 'I had to sign an agreement with before they let me leave, saying I would pay some kind of payment on that, or I wouldn't have no power at all,' said Gary, who reluctantly signed the agreement. 'They told me 'whatever you say, we'll put it down.' So I told them $10, and they agreed to it. To pay a month, $10 extra a month on my bill to pay that $3,000,' he explained. Paying $10 a month, it will take the Styles 25 years to pay off the bill. 'I'll be 76 years old when it's paid off,' said Gary. In response to our inquiry, the utility company shared the following statement with 6 News. Newport Utilities values our customers and we empathize with the unfortunate circumstances the Styles' have encountered. While we are not at liberty to publicly discuss details of our customers' accounts, we can verify that all regulatory policies were followed and the customers' needs were being met to the best of our abilities. The problem lies with internal electrical wiring, therefore we highly suggest doing research on licensed electricians and contractors. Newport Utilities 'I feel like I'm not responsible. I am not the one who messed up the meters. I was paying my light bill. And, I'm the loser, that's what I was told,' said Gary. Despite the explanation from Newport Utilities, the couple said they are not going to stop fighting. They believe the owner of their former apartment building, bears some of the responsibility since the landlord had hired an electrician to wire the building. The Styles, however, will continue to pay the $10 a month they said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
